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Kristen White

McKees Rocks,PA

Summary

Personal Lines Underwriter with 21 years of experience in the excess & surplus lines insurance market. Grew 300 + agency relationships and served as the lead contact in the Pittsburgh region for hard-to-place insurance. Managed a team of three people and assisted in training new hires. Maintained a $4 million written premium book of new and renewal business. Solicited and evaluated insurance applications to approve or decline risks based on company guidelines. Attended professional development courses related to insurance underwriting best practices. Developed and marketed relationships with brokers, agents, and carrier partners.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Lines Insurance Underwriter

Burns & Wilcox
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2003 - 07.2024
  • Developed recommendations for policy terms and conditions based on evaluation results.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines related to insurance underwriting activities.
  • Collaborated with other departments within the organization to ensure efficient processing of customer applications.
  • Performed quality assurance checks on completed work prior to submission.
  • Reviewed and evaluated insurance applications to determine acceptability of risk.
  • Negotiated with customers regarding policy terms and conditions as needed.
  • Provided training sessions for staff members on topics such as evaluating customer risks or understanding regulatory requirements.

Printing Technician

Deluxe Marketing Solutions
Pittsburgh, PA
05.1997 - 05.2002
  • Responsible for reviewing the quantity and specifics of check orders.
  • Calibrated color controls, arranged paper sets, and operated printing press equipment.

Education

Associate of Science - Business

Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA
07-2021

Skills

  • Creation of Marketing plan to increase new business
  • Experience with both Admitted and Surplus lines Insurance Carriers
  • Team Management and training
  • Meticulously reviewed applications to review for acceptability
  • Risk Assessment and loss prevention
  • Assisted in remarketing renewal risks

Certification

  • AINS Designation - Associate in Insurance
  • API Designation - Associate in Personal Insurance
  • CPRIA Designation - Chartered Private Risk & Insurance Advisor (High Net Worth)
  • Pennsylvania Property & Casualty Insurance License
  • Pennsylvania Surplus Lines Insurance License

Timeline

Personal Lines Insurance Underwriter

Burns & Wilcox
06.2003 - 07.2024

Printing Technician

Deluxe Marketing Solutions
05.1997 - 05.2002

Associate of Science - Business

Community College of Allegheny County
Kristen White